Marget Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-get //ˈmɑːrɡɪt//
Origin: English; Scottish
Meaning: Pearl (English); a variant of Margaret (Scottish)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marget is derived from the Greek name Margaretes, which means "pearl." This Greek form itself comes from the earlier Persian word "margarita," also signifying "pearl." The name entered the Latin language as "Margarita," which was adopted into Old French as "Marguerite." From Old French, it transitioned into Middle English as "Marget," reflecting the phonetic changes typical of the period. The evolution of the name illustrates a linguistic journey from ancient Persian through Greek and Latin, ultimately arriving in English with a rich connotation of beauty and value associated with pearls.
Historically, the name Marget has been linked to several notable figures, including saints and queens. One of the most prominent is Saint Margaret of Scotland, who lived in the 11th century and was canonized for her piety and charitable works.
Her influence helped popularize the name in medieval England and Scotland, especially during the time when the Christian faith was spreading throughout Europe. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, contributing to its recognition in the cultural landscape of the Middle Ages.
Culturally, the name Marget has been associated with virtues such as purity and preciousness, akin to the symbolism of pearls in various traditions. This connection to pearls has made the name resonate with notions of beauty and rarity, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness.
The diminutive form "Maggie" has also emerged from Margaret, showcasing the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across generations. Overall, Marget carries a legacy that intertwines linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural symbolism.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marget was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Marget has ranked as high as #874 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Alabama, and Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Marget has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marget is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marget was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Marget (1928)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marget.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 |